Finding the Third Proportional to 57,784 and 91,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,784 and 91,690 is: 145,491.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,784 : 91,690 = 91,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,784/91,690 = 91,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,784x = 91,690 × 91,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,784x = 8,407,056,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,407,056,100/57,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,491.07
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